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Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a fun Pineapple Rex — a pineapple-shaped amigurumi with sweet facial details, a spiky back and a curled tail. The design uses DK weight yarn and simple shaping to create a sturdy, freestanding toy. Youll join the legs to the body, embroider the face and attach spikes for a playful finish.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full round-by-round instructions, special stitch definitions for the spikes, and clear assembly notes. Finished toy measures approximately 11cm tall when using the recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together playful character design and simple amigurumi techniques to create something unique and cheerful. I enjoy how the pineapple texture and dinosaur spikes combine to form a whimsical little friend. The pattern is satisfying to make—each part grows quickly and the join-the-legs round is a fun shaping step. I also love that the finished Pineapple Rex is freestanding and makes a great handmade gift.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change up the colours to create different personalities for this pattern; try pale pastels for a softer, nursery-friendly Pineapple Rex or bold sunset tones for a statement piece.

I sometimes use a thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a cuddly, oversized version that is perfect for snuggling.

I also enjoy making micro versions with thinner yarn and a smaller hook to become keychains or bag charms.

I often substitute the safety eyes for embroidered eyes to make the toy toy-safe for babies or to get a hand-stitched look.

I like to experiment with different spike sizes and counts; adding more small spikes creates a denser back while fewer large spikes create a stylized silhouette.

I sometimes embroider additional belly details or add tiny felt leaves for a mixed-media look that stands out.

I recommend trying metallic or variegated yarns for the spikes to give a playful shimmer and extra visual interest.

I also add tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf or a little hat to turn Pineapple Rex into a seasonal or themed character.

I encourage you to personalize the mouth and eyebrow placement to change expressions — a subtle change can make the toy look mischievous, sleepy, or cheerful.

I often make sets in different colourways to gift as a matching group; each one feels unique with small colour and detail changes.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in the round causes you to lose track of the beginning of the round; use a marker at the start of every round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing as you go can lead to lumps and awkward shaping later; stuff gradually and evenly while shaping so the body stays smooth and balanced. ✗ Attaching safety eyes too late or in the wrong round changes facial placement; insert safety eyes between rounds 19 - 20 and use the legs as a guide to ensure correct positioning. ✗ Forgetting to weave in ends before assembly makes finishing fiddly and messy; weave in ends as you go and leave long tails where pieces will be sewn for easier attachment.

Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

Create a cheerful Pineapple Rex amigurumi with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. Youll work in the round to make a cute pineapple-dinosaur hybrid with spikes, a snout, tail and tiny arms. The pattern includes step-by-step rounds, assembly tips and photos to guide you through finishing. Perfect as a handmade gift or a playful addition to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pineapple Rex Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Stylecraft Special DK - Sunshine (DK weight yarn, main colour for body and legs)
  • 02
    Stylecraft Special DK - Grass Green (DK weight yarn, for spikes and crown)
  • 03
    Stylecraft Special DK - Gingerbread (DK weight yarn, for arms and tail details)
  • 04
    Black embroidery floss for mouth and nostrils

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Two 6mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Yarn needle
  • 05
    Fibrefill (polyester stuffing)
  • 06
    Black embroidery floss
  • 07
    Scissors

Progress Tracker

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— Legs (make two) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

inc each st around (12)

Round 3 :

in BLO sc each st around (12)

Round 4 :

sc each st around (12)

Info :

Cut yarn and weave in ends. Legs shown in (photo 1).

— Body :

Info :

Using Sunshine ch9

Round 1 :

sc in second ch from hook, 6sc, 3sc in next st, working down the other side of the ch, 6sc, inc (18)

Round 2 :

inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, 2inc (24)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 3 times, 6sc, *sc, inc* rep 2 times (30)

Info :

In the next round we will join the legs to the body.

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc, with the body still on your hook insert hook through any st in leg 1 and through the next st of rnd 3 complete sc, complete a further 2sc in this way, sc, *2sc, inc* rep 3 times, 2sc, 3sc through leg 2, sc, *2sc, inc* rep 2 times (36)

Round 5 :

6sc, 9sc around leg 1, 15sc, 9sc around leg 2, 9sc (48)

Round 6-22 :

sc each st around (48) (17 rnds)

Round 23 :

*6sc, dec* rep 6 times (42)

Round 24 :

*5sc, dec* rep 6 times (36)

Info :

Insert safety eyes between rnds 19 - 20 six visible sts apart.

Info :

Although at this stage it does not matter which is the front or back, please use the legs as a guide to ensure the eyes are in the correct place. Start stuffing and continue to stuff while we decrease.

— Body Cont... :

Round 25 :

*4sc, dec* rep 6 times (30)

Round 26 :

*3sc, dec* rep 6 times (24)

Round 27 :

*2sc, dec* rep 6 times (18)

Round 28 :

*1sc, dec* rep 6 times (12)

Round 29 :

dec 6 times (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Complete invisible close and weave in ends.

Info :

Completed body shown (photo 6).

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

*sc, inc* rep 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

sc each st around (9)

Round 4 :

*2sc, inc* rep 3 times (12)

Round 5 :

sc each st around (12)

Round 6 :

*3sc, inc* rep 3 times (15)

Round 7 :

sc each st around (15)

Round 8 :

6sc, 3inc, 6sc (18)

Round 9 :

sc each st around (18)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.

Info :

Lightly stuff the tail and join over rnds 3 - 10 when assembling so the tail allows Pineapple Rex to be freestanding.

— Snout :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

sc, 3sc in same st, 2sc, 3 sc in same st, sc (10)

Round 3 :

2sc, 3sc in same st, 4sc, 3 sc in same st, 2sc (14)

Round 4-5 :

sc each st around (14) (2 rnds)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using black embroidery floss, stitch a mouth and nostrils onto the snout. Completed snout and tail shown (photo 7).

— Arms (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Using Gingerbread: Ch6, slst in 2nd ch from hook, slst, ch3, slst in 2nd chain from hook, slst, now working up the original ch, 3slst

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Arms shown in (photo 8).

— Spikes :

Info :

Special stitches: Large Spike (LS) = Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr. Medium Spike (MS) = Ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc. Small Spike (SS) = ch3, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc.

Round 1 :

Using Grass green: SS, MS, 4LS, MS, SS, ch2, 3SS

Info :

Cut yarn leaving a long tail. If you want your spikes extra pointy you can block them as I have done, but this is optional. Spikes shown in (photo 9).

— Assembly :

Info :

We will use the long tails to attach everything to the body. Please use photos on the following page for reference.

Info :

Attach the arms between rounds 16 - 17 eleven visible sts apart.

Info :

Lightly stuff the snout and sew between the eyes over rnds 17 - 21.

Info :

Starting from the centre of the snout, attach the spikes over the top of the head, down the back and onto the tail. The ch2 should fall where the body meets the tail.

Info :

Finally, using Gingerbread add five rows of stitches to the belly for added detail.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the arms between rounds 16 - 17 eleven visible stitches apart; use the long tails from the arms to sew them securely to the body.
  • Lightly stuff the tail and join it to the body over rounds 3 - 10; position the tail so the toy is freestanding and adjust placement as needed before securing.
  • Lightly stuff the snout and sew it between the eyes across rounds 17 - 21, making sure the mouth and nostrils align with the safety eyes.
  • Starting from the centre of the snout, attach the spikes over the top of the head, down the back and onto the tail; ensure the ch2 of the spike row falls where the body meets the tail.
  • Using Gingerbread yarn, add five rows of small stitches to the belly for added pineapple detail and texture.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round, especially during increases and decreases.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 19 - 20 spaced six visible stitches apart before significant stuffing to ensure correct placement.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly while shaping to avoid lumps and to control the final silhouette of the toy.
  • 💡Leave long tails on pieces you will attach so you can sew them securely without adding extra yarn tails later.

This Pineapple Rex pattern brings a playful twist to amigurumi with pineapple texture and dinosaur charm. Make one for yourself or give as a joyful handmade gift thatll put a smile on anyones face. Enjoy the process, have fun with colours and happy crocheting! 🧶🧡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

If made using the suggested yarn and 2.5 mm hook, the finished Pineapple Rex measures approximately 11 cm tall.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change and you should adjust your hook size accordingly; a bulkier yarn will create a larger, squishier toy.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with working in the round, increases, decreases and basic finishing techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this Pineapple Rex in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.